Sebs' first time actualy listen to Piano Man by Billy Joel (Reaction!)

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[@SebsDuran]

Sorry, y'all, but we did have to cut out the music here on KZbin. You can watch the full video either on X or on the Vimeo link in the description. But to all of you who joined us here on KZbin, thank you! It's honestly so helpful for you to watch this on here anyway :)

[@joshsheffield3820]

Other people are able to play the music and video ....why weren't y'all able to?

[@ahwhite1398]

I kelt waiting for the song to start, but appreciated the banter regardless.

[@michaelgodsey8990]

I am so confused. I have watched literally dozens of other reactors watch this very same video, with the typical pauses for reaction. This is the first one I have seen on your channel that you had to cut out the actual segments watching the video. What is that about?

[@allengray5748]

Dang that sucks! I also seen many reactions on this song. There are two reaction people that say at the beginning they listen through the whole song and talks after!! Wilburn I think is one?! 🕊️☮️

[@JayD-eq8sz]

I kept waiting, and nothing. I’ve heard lots of reactions to this song. Very confused and disappointed.

[@russleslie36]

Billy Joel actually worked as a piano man in a bar in L.A. before he made it. So it's biographical in a sense.

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

I think he said this was basically autobiographical and it the place was in LA somewhere right before he exploded.

[@thomasfreeman2088]

Lol your both kinda right....he was hiding out in LA avoiding his record label because he had a better offer from another label. He worked another name while there as a piano player in an Italian restaurant's bar. It's a fascinating story to hear.

[@seanscanlon9067]

Billy Joel had recorded his debut album prior to the job at the piano bar, but he had signed a bad record deal and so he basically went off grid so as to wait out the contract. He played there under the name Bill Martin, with Martin being his middle name and at the end of the actual video if they had let it roll on a little longer, it shows a poster of him with his name as Bill Martin playing there. So he played piano in a bar with his wife waitressing as mentioned, just to make ends meet. And just for good measure, getting back to the debut album, the master tapes were recorded at the wrong speed and so Billy's voice sounded higher like Alvin and the Chipmunks.

[@zanhar7688]

Billy Joel's range was remarkable...he wrote a song dedicated to the Righteous Brothers where he covered both of them. When he played it live a band-member supplied the high harmony, since he couldn't do them both at once😁. 'Until the Night'

[@julibugable]

I thought he had gone to Memphis for inspiration.

[@scott3744]

It's a song about broken dreams, and dreams never realized. Or trying to get somewhere, and going nowhere. Lonely people. They go to the bar to forget their troubles, and the piano man makes them feel better, for a few hours on a Saturday night. But the piano player is one of them, too. He's the same as they are. He should be doing better, but he's not. They all recognize it. That's why they ask "Man, what are you doin' here?" What a great old song 👍🙂

[@aebalc]

"The piano sounds like a carnival." But the bar is actually a sad place full of people "sharing a drink they call loneliness" because it is "better than drinking alone." Masterpiece!

[@scott3744]

@@aebalc Well said 👍

[@realcoyotekings]

This.

[@casalaiz4413]

Excellently and well said. Thanks!

[@RealDrunkenMaster]

In the live version he sings, plays harmonica, and plays piano all at the same time. It is amazing.

[@BEATLEMANIAC1970]

seen him twice. once at wrigley field. loved it.

[@kestrelle5345]

"Scenes From An Italian Restaurant " is everything.

[@BirchLeafPhotography]

This song is an anthem to the piano man, men who play music and are essentially ignored by the folks in the bar, until it's time for them to request a song. He's observant, and sees so many patrons come and go and learns a lot about "the human condition" as all this plays out every night. I was in the Navy, and whenever the part about Davy being in the Navy for life came along, we would all sing at the top of our voices because it's how we felt. As far as Billy Joel goes - icon. His main gift is storytelling. The music is secondary, IMHO. He is an extremely talented pianist, whose parents had him study classical music from the age of 4 and wanted him to play classical music, but he went another direction, with much success

[@grammyb5216]

Thank you so much. I’m 64 and my kids are taking me to see him for the first time. ♥️♥️♥️

[@terri2494]

A week ago he released his first new song in 17 years. “Turn the Lights Back On”. Billy Joel is top tier. Phenomenal talent. True musician and poet. “Piano Man” describes people he knew from his time working at a popular Los Angeles bar. “John at the bar” was probably one of the many hopefuls who live in the LA area, trying to balance the practical need to work for a living with the ongoing struggle to find success as an actor.

[@reallybadgamer]

He's amazing and so humble. He completely defined my music growing up in the 80's. So happy to have that experience.-

[@darkjedi447]

You can tell that the female reactor really 'gets' the song and the emotions of the lyrics. Wise woman. Well done! Thanks for the reaction. Keep smiling 👍 🙂

[@bluelionvintage8134]

This is a lot deeper than you're going with it, Sebs. It is a masterpiece. It speaks of shattered dreams, sadness, and people just trying to get by. Billy Joel is an amazing poet and music maker

[@medicisdad1]

He actually plays harmonica AND piano and sings on the original song. As well as others. I miss those days.

[@Pianomn626]

Don't forget, he also plays the accordion in this song too.

[@BluesImprov]

It's called "growing up". . .The older you get the more songs with lyrics like this will begin to ring true to you. And that's because the longer you live the more "perspective" you have on life. You see how things play out in people's lives in a variety of ways that you can now appreciate and understand better. This song is brilliant!

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Billy Joel is an amazing artist, we didn’t start the fire was his “genius moment” that song is insane…it’s about all the important people, places and events of the first 40yrs of his life

[@ziggesgirl]

I absolutely love We Didn't Start the Fire! It might be my favorite Billy Joel song. I had an amazing social studies teacher in year 8 that had us research all the references. It was such a fun way to learn 20th century events, and I know every word to this day. Sebs, you definitely need to check that one out!

[@tiacalhoun3841]

@@ziggesgirl I love it as well, such a great idea….check out Fall Out Boys version, same concept but newer people, places and events 😉 please come back and let me know what ya think

[@ziggesgirl]

@tiacalhoun3841 oh I've heard it! I love Fallout Boy, it was a great update to the original!

[@tiacalhoun3841]

@@ziggesgirl agreed

[@jackielouise7538]

Yes, you must do 'We Didn't Start the Fire', it's amazing and so is the video. In my opinion, Billy Joel hasn't ever released a bad song. He's an amazingly talented guy.

[@tchrishoward]

He was born May 9,1949, song was released November 2, 1973. He was 24 years 5 months 23 days old when it was released. (Not when it was written)

[@CharleneRoozRE]

PLEASE PLEASE react to Billy Joel singing "New York State of Mind" live on The Old Grey Whistle Test. Mind-blowing. Easily one of the BEST singer/songwriters. A rabbit hole worth diving into. Thanks for the reaction!

[@brendaclark8344]

that is the COOLEST song of all time!

[@amyaeschbach3581]

Please please New York State of Mind!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@johnkendall6558]

if you like that song, you should checkout the version with Billy and Miley - banger

[@user-pf7jm9go6o]

Also a tribute to Ray Charles and his vocal and piano style, in case you missed it

[@MrDarkMagnus]

Wow, thanks. I'll have to check out that particular OGWS video. One of my favorite videos is a 'Whistle Stop' session with Humble Pie and the Blackberrys. The vocal interplay between Steve Marriott and the Blackberrys is off the chart, as is the obvious joy of performing. The song is " Black Coffee ".

[@angelskunk2206]

Movin’ Out Only The Good Die Young She’s Always A Woman Just The Way You Are We Didn’t Start The Fire Honesty Say Goodbye to Hollywood Still Rock& Roll New York State of Mind You May Be Right My Life She’s Got A Way Big Shot Plus so many more that I can’t think of right now. Billy Joel is a BEAST!

[@traciemack6168]

Yes, by all means, y'all should check out all of these. I would love to hear you react to each one!

[@PaulSmith-ep5lj]

Pressure too

[@elizabethbertucci9313]

Scenes from an Italian restaurant

[@Ancestral_Amalisa]

Prelude/Angry Young Man (live. The piano playing is outstanding) The Entertainer, You,re My Home, The Ballad of Billy the Kid, Captain Jack

[@ddresely]

Downeaster Alexa, we Didn’t Start the Fire,

[@thomasmilazzo6273]

He's not the piano man....He's, THE PIANO MAN.

[@jonniiinferno9098]

shhh - dont say that too loudly - Elton john might hear you - and you dont wanna piss him off 😜

[@austenrobinson2747]

Oh Elton knows his skills. Would have loved to see them together when they were on tour.

[@Janesorensen84014]

Billy Joel and Elton John in concert together- was amazing 🤩

[@darrinlindsey]

That was my dream concert. I never got to see it. I have seen some clips.

[@jasonwhoever5528]

I saw it! It was 🔥

[@Lakeshore14]

I agree. One of the best concerts ever!! 👍

[@markvanderstelt8999]

Face To Face Tour

[@goosebump801]

I just got my ticket to see Billy Joel and Sting in concert together. I’m SO excited! 🎉🎉❤️

[@citizenghosttown]

I loved this song as a kid. And I love it even more as an adult -- when you realize that its about unrealized dreams. And the power of music to lift us up. Bittersweet and beautiful.

[@Tessie46255]

Another treat from Billy is New York State of mind. He really shows off his piano skills and of course his voice is fantastic. ❤

[@goofygrin63]

Love that song

[@dougww1ectebow]

That song launched his career. It was in the top of the charts forever back in the day and I've been a fan ever since.

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

My wife and I saw Billy Joel on tour a few months back. The man still plays and sings as well as on his decades-old albums. Such an entertainer. One of the greatest singer/songwriter/instrumentalists of all time. So many hits that night, I sang every single song with Billy, along with about a thousand others at the concert.

[@Bluesman1-6560]

I’ve known Billy Joel for 30 years and he is no joke, he can write like a poet but more than that he can write real life, he sings and it comes to life. and he can play any style, you pick the decade and watch and listen while he takes you back to those days, i love me some Billy Joel, truly a rock God

[@lindamcmahan977]

Ali, you could never be annoying. Joel is an icon legendary and amazing great story teller. Peace and Love to You, Ali and the girls ✌️♥️

[@Xandrosi]

Billy Joel is to New York and Long Island what Bruce Springsteen is to New Jersey. You've scratched the surface of a deep well of classics.

[@user-gd6wt2wb5y]

Billy Joel singer-songwriter Genius River of Dreams I Didn't Start the Fire My Life Scenes From An Italian Restaurant and loads of others married to Christine Brinkley for a short while, and nice to see you lovely couple again sparking off each other

[@Cobalt_Dragon0716]

Christie, not Christine

[@jenniferparker5189]

Just to clarify it's "We didn't start the fire" not "I"

[@tricialebanno4437]

I love the story behind this song - he is an amazing treasure of an artist that we've been lucky to experience in this lifetime.

[@mellycook]

Billy is called the Piano Man. He’s even received a Kennedy Center Honors. He’s got a huge great catalog. You need to take a deep dive into his catalog. “I didn’t start the fire” “Scenes from an Italian restaurant “ “Big Shot” “tell her about it” “uptown girl” and many more

[@amyaeschbach3581]

Always a Woman!!!!!!!!

[@johncurtis7186]

After the Beatles, Billy Joel, is my favorite musical act of all time…incredible songwriter/singer. Have seen him 4 times in concert! Deep catalogue of great songs!!!

[@CharleneRoozRE]

My thoughts exactly!

[@bluzeman1975]

She’s right, you need to check out more Billy Joel. He’s definitely one of the true story_tellers of our time. I noticed you mentioned The Keys in Salt Lake. I lived near there for 6 years and used to go to the Keys about once or twice a month. AWESOME place and definitely my favorite in SLC. It’s a great time. For sure go check it out.

[@markmyers6472]

I always appreciated the way the song slows down at the end... sounding like a carousel slowing down to a stop... like the lyric... The piano sounds like a carnival.....

[@lilpoohbear653]

it's absolutely a masterpiece tune

[@grandpascottshodgepodge9318]

I FINALLY got a chance to see Billy Joel perform live a few months ago. He's still absofreakalultely amazing.

[@donuttech635]

When he performs this song he actually plays piano and harmonica at the same time. What a talented person!

[@yellawerder3279]

As a musician since the 70's, I've played many dives around the country. And Billy Joel nails it. Every one of the people and things he sings about are just like he describes. The accuracy of the whole scene is uncanny. His writing is just some of the very best ever!!

[@jameslapham4326]

The first time I heard this I had just pulled into a parking space and just sat there with the engine running until it was over. What a great poet and musician!

[@kevinkaurin8383]

Makes me miss Cheers and Friends. I had a Co-Worker as a Bus Depot Ticket Agent working the day shift and at night he was a piano man at a downtown bar. He was classically trained and was just "waiting for his turn at Carnegie Hall". Which he was actually good enough to do! What he was doing in the middle of Montana I do not know. He was an existentialist and he believed in self healing and levitation. Knew the Bible inside and out, but not a Christian. One day just before I went off to school I could see he was clearly down and shaken - he was having severe pain in his hands and forearms. I was witnessing his fall from all his self beliefs and dreams. It was heartbreaking. There are people in your life like this song that you wonder if they ever found true happiness... If you ran across them 20-30-40 years later, what would they say?

[@Kathie-np8ge]

My generation The 60’s, 70’s, and I can’t believe i am 71 years old. These old songs make you feel happy about life

[@GS-xt8fu]

His list of hits…amazing. Singer, songwriter,composer and amazing instrumentalist. A true artist in every sense.

[@kimkay2896]

Billy Joel has a brilliantly poetic style of articulating the image and feeling he’s trying to share. Paired with his beautifully musical composition is always striking. Adding the fact that all his songs come from personal experiences is what makes Billy Joel such an icon. He’s a rare gem!

[@lalalalasmith4903]

Highly recommend watching his live versions of songs. He’s such a showman. Watching him play the piano is mesmerizing

[@jasonwhoever5528]

Good afternoon y'all. I hope you're well. New York State of mind live from the old grey whistle is AMAZING. I personally think it's his best performance.

[@scottdonohue3379]

Billy Joel is an amazing talent! He’s a great pianist and an incredible songwriter. His song library is full of wonderful hits! You should definitely take a deeper dip into his music, I guarantee that you WILL NOT be disappointed. Big Shot, You May Be Right, The Stranger, We Didn’t Start The Fire, An Innocent Man are all great and there are so many more.

[@Raudoc2k1]

Billy Joel has a way with words like few others. I was lucky enough back in high school to have gotten to see him live in concert. This was the late '90's. Man what a show. During one of his songs while he was playing at one of the many keyboard on the stage doing a solo, the thing just died. Billy gave it a few seconds then ran down to his Grand Piano and finished the solo and the rest of the song there. Technical issues during a show can happen its how you react to them that determin how the show is remembered. Of the few concerts that I have seen they all shine for different reasons. Billy Joel stands out because of the way he handled things when things went off script.

[@geoffmower8729]

My wife and I went to a piano bar to catch up with some friends. This guy on the piano was being ignored for most of the night. People were loudly talking over his playing and were very rude. Then all of a sudden he started to play piano man and the room went silent. The crowd started singing along and by the end of the song the whole room was cheering and clapping it was amazing.

[@blindeyedog01]

Billy Joel is a pro. He's written many great songs and his live performancrs are great. ❤

[@shari_m925]

I've seen Billy in concert several times. Most awesome thing is when he plays Piano Man towards the end of the night and the entire arena sings the last chorus TO him - every time. The musicians stop playing, Billy turns towards the crowd, and just they let the audience sing.

[@ElectricKnight.]

When you have been a standout musician, struggling to survive, playing small bars - the line, "Man, what are you doing here?", hits deep. There are so many out there, and not all of them make it, but we celebrate the ones who do and thank them for their songs. ❤

[@gregleblanc9357]

She's right. Billy Joel has a ton of great songs. Super talented.

[@greendragonpublishing]

Billy Joel is amazing. I've seen him in concert six times, and each time it's new and fantastic. New York state of Mind, Scenes from an Italian restaurant (if you like story songs, this is 3-in-1), Vienna, just so many. His first album came out in 1971. He just released a new song this month. STILL making music after 52 years!

[@sedatedape315]

I was 12 when this hit the radio playlist. Fell in musical LOVE!!! Within a few short weeks, just hearing it on the radio, I learned all the lines and sang along. "The Piano Man" is probably the 2nd most sung along-with song in bars, behind "American Pie." Billy Joel has a library that expands decades! He has gone on tour with Elton John, the "other" piano man!

[@llanitedave]

The main difference is that with Piano Man, they actually understand the lyrics!

[@zebra5591]

There was this local restaurant my dad used to take me every Friday night as a kid for "boys night out". Everytime we went there some guy was playing this song. Such a beautiful memory

[@anonymike8280]

The background of this song is that in the 1970s he was under a contract with six months to go on it which the entity that held it would not release him from. So what he did to make some income was play in a club for the duration. That's the origin of that "What are you doing here?" line. The song "She's Always A Woman To Me" is not just a musical companion piece and a good flip side but another part of the same story. The woman of whom he speaks was his wife, who became the person who negotiated his contracts thereafter. He was speaking of her capacities as a business negotiator. Who would have guessed? Reply

[@drewjayhan8324]

This song is so great. Its a philosophical pondering of your own potential vs. your own reality. Life has a way of pushing dreams aside or in different directions. It’s one of my fav songs lyrically.

[@jasonlouis697]

The first cassettes I bought with my own money were Billy Joel's Glass Houses and Styx's Paradise Theater. My family knows how much I love Billy. Actually, I was in an induced coma several years ago and my sister played a little Billy Joel for me. The nurse came in and made her turn it of because I was responding to the music and they wanted me quiet. He can bring me out of a freaking coma! That's magic.

[@johncentamore1052]

I read an article a number of years ago about an elementary school chorus doing an evening of Billy Joel songs. The teacher wrote to his manager or whoever and told him what they were doing and invited Billy to attend. She got basically, that's nice, we'll see. Five minutes after the show started, Billy snuck into the auditorium, sat by himself in the back, and stayed for the whole show, making a quick exit at the end.Only those facing the audience knew he was there.

[@jamesmcdaniel9601]

Excellent reaction to a legend. I'm super stoked. Been a huge fan of Billy Joel since I was 13 or 14. I'm almost 50 now and the stars finally aligned for me I get to see Billy Joel in St. Louis in September. He's 1 of 3 I've wanted to see for as long as 8 can remember. More Billy Joel please.

[@1perfectpitch]

The "la-la-" chorus is the old man trying to sing his forgotten song to the piano man.

[@terri2494]

I never thought of it that way! Yeah, that makes sense.

[@rebeccabamford5505]

I saw Billy Joel at a concert in Pittsburgh in the 70’s when I was too young to drive yet 🙂 but went with a group of friends and it was one of best concerts I’ve ever seen.

[@dragonreader3817]

He sings what he knows with a lot of true story songs that didn’t make it to the radio. “Leningrad” “Downeaster Alexa” “Goodnight Saigon” “Goodnight,my Angel”.

[@Airihi]

I remember Billy Joel being on the Howard Stern show and saying that he never writes songs for himself to sing. That he writes them with a particular artist in mind and how they'd sing it. But that when he offered them to the artists they always declined. At first because he wasn't well known and later because they felt they couldn't sing a song written by him better than he could. And he felt someone had to sing them so he would record them. I think the interview was early 2000s. Wish I could hear it again

[@jeffkistler6600]

Gotta see him live , when he plays this the 50,000 people sing and he plays . Amazing 👏 I've seen him 3 times , once with Sir Elton John on dueling pianos

[@daloremarques4716]

You will never hear this girl say, "Nahhh. I don't feel like listening to Billy Joel". I never tire of him. Such a phonomonal singer, songwriter and musician.

[@JBSRCS]

Yes, we don’t have many true poets and true musicians anymore. I am grateful to have lived through the music of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. This is by far my favorite song of Billy Joel’s, but check out the lyrics to We Didn’t Start the Fire. Brilliant.

[@sylvanaire]

Even knowing when this song was released, I couldn’t tell you when I heard it for the 1st time, whether I liked it instantly or if it grew on me, I never bought any of his albums or went to see him in concert. But his music saturated the airwaves & became part of the ether. He’s just iconic.

[@hfoor11]

Billy Joel had a motorcycle accident in 1982 which messed up his left thumb and wrist, after it healed it was basically a hammer thumb allowing him to pound on the keyboard with ferocity.

[@NikkiArnet-lr7cw]

Before he was famous, and i was about 16 i saw him play at an all-ages show in my hometown, as the keyboard player for a Long Island rock band called The Hassels. He's been working at this for a long time. And has really honed his craft.

[@Mikaracat]

Billy Joel has an incredible list of songs to react to. Some are exceptionally well-known like 'New York State of Mind' or 'We Didn't Start the Fire'. He's got a couple that are very autobiographical, but still bouncy and fun like 'The Entertainer' which (funnely enough) references 'Piano Man'. And if you feel like taking a dive into some of his more serious stuff? 'Good Night, Saigon' is exceptional.

[@sandybourdeau9300]

I remember singing this song at a piano bar in 73. So many memories

[@samuellord8576]

I love your reactions to this. It’s so relevant to cover the social meaning instead of just the musical aspects. A masterpiece! Take care! ❤

[@user-mq7ih5yf7x]

Each one he highlights is wishing they were some where else in their lives, but for some reason they all never left to seek it, so they stay where they are in life. Great job Ali and Sebs!!

[@user-bj6dd5df5e]

He tells a story about this song in one of his box set cd's. He said he was having contract issues so went and played piano in a bar basically to tick them off. That's where the line " They sit at the bar and put bread in my jar and say man what are you doing here?"

[@russellw7785]

Uptown girl was my first introduction to Billy. Great songwriter and singer. He sings what everyone can relate to

[@edwardbarrett453]

I saw I’m live in 1990 and the entire crowd sang this song Goosebump moment for sure

[@betsylocario6453]

Billy Joel has such a portfolio of great songs, that it's hard to pick just one. Piano Man is a top one, but also Honesty, We Didn't Start the Fire, Uptown Girl, New York State of Mind, etc., etc.. But my favorite of the music videos he did is "Keeping the Faith", all about his younger life. Christie Brinkley does a cameo, but all the words have meaning to his life.

[@cindydegraaff5083]

No matter how many songs he’s written, at every concert, people shout out “Piano Man“! to him. He’s a genius musician and a poetic songwriter. Take a deep dive into his discography.

[@GillDawe]

Oh you have so many amazing songs ahead of you!! I knew a couple of Billy Joel songs as a kid but not more than 2 or 3. I picked up a double LP of his Greatest Hits Volumes 1 & 2 when I was 20 and have been a diehard fan ever since. I bet you there are a dozen songs of his that you've heard before but just didn't realize who it was. Definitely recommend Scene from An Italian Restaurant, River of Dreams, Moving Out, The Stranger, Uptown Girl, basically every song. Even his new song "Turn The Lights Back On" I haven't been able to stop listening to!!

[@VroodenTheGreat]

I once asked on a thread about this song on one of his videos "What is a real estate novelist?" Billy actually replied and told me "he is a real estate guy and he's writing a novel" basically, no prospects. I had to hand it to him for replying to me.

[@lauriebarilla5349]

Really enjoy your heartfelt and insightful comments re the music of my generation (born 1955, yes, I’m a boomer). I see that you’re exploring Billy Joel’s music - perhaps his most recent composition - Turn the Lights Back On - written after a 30 year song writing hiatus will interest you. It’s about a long term marriage and I truly believe that virtually every married woman in the world would at some point in her marriage feel unseen. Here’s Billy’s answer to that dilemma. Thank you again!!!

[@crazyivan49]

Welcome to the party pal! Follow us down this rabbit hole! It is worth it! Billy has so many great songs, not just on his greatest hits albums either!

[@paulpeterson4216]

My name is Paul. I literally am a Real Estate Novelist. Love this song.

[@vincelong3132]

Then you should know.

[@raymiller8555]

Please add Summer Highland Falls and Goodnight Saigon to your Billy Joel playlist. One will put you in awe with respect to his piano playing and the other will tug at your heartstrings as he interprets the experience of Vietnam. Both songs are masterpieces

[@Another_User_Name_]

One of the all-time greats. I was lucky enough to see him in concert on New Year's Eve this year. At 74 years old, he still put on a great performance.

[@jimfrederick3907]

Play this, followed by "Hey Jude" & "American Pie" and every bar turns into a karaoke festival!

[@yambo59]

The 70's was the best era ever for all kinds of music, many singer songwriter teams and so much more

[@commonsense6967]

Every "Big Daddy's" Lounge and Holiday Inn bar back in the day had a piano man, singing and playing in the background!

[@jamesmiller1048]

I really like the fact that you two took the time to really understand the song and in doing so gave you so much more of an appreciation for it. Bill Joel is an amazing songwriter and an even better storyteller.

[@jenf4624]

The documentary called “Last Play at Shea” documents his history/career, one of his concerts - the last concert ever at Shea Stadium before it was torn down, and a little history on the NY Mets all in one. It’s a great concert and a pretty good watch overall.

[@ronnycross]

builds characters in a line or two, putting you right there. he's such a storyteller

[@pjg58x]

Great reaction guys. That last line is very interesting because basically it implies that the piano man himself is not doing what he wants to or should be doing, just like the others he sings about.

[@nancy9891]

Thanks so much for this. I was 18 in 1973 and heard this song so many times but never listened to it. Such a treasure. Like a Bob Dylan song with the harmonica!

[@patticampana9458]

This is actually a true story of his life. Good one! He is a great rabbit hole to go down🙂✌️

[@thevictorianedge5465]

Billy Joel is an awesome musician and singer. I love the story telling in the music. 🎶

[@jennifergivens1005]

No one does storytelling as beautifully as Billy Joel. He is so talented! Love you two and your reactions! 💕

[@bellodrade]

There's no pleading. It's just life. Like what Eugene O'Neil had wanted to convey. It is the small joyful moments one should treaure in the muck that we all must wade through. Billy helped provide those moments way back when. And is still doing so.

[@issy-colin]

A lesser known song from Billy Joel which has absolutely amazing lyrics and arrangement is Goodnight Saigon. A masterpiece that never got the acclaim it deserved.

[@debbiechang5781]

He was definitely 24 when he released this so he had to be no older than that when he wrote it, perhaps even younger. He wrote a lot of totally amazing music when he was in his early 20’s. People often don’t mention the accordion along with the harmonica in this song. Billy is an American treasure. The man is a true poet and this song is written in Limerick style. Enjoy the Billy Joel rabbit hole 🌺✌️

[@ericwilson5453]

This speaks of my childhood. Thinking of my dad. He took me to see Billy Joel on his bridge tour when I was a kid. I still remember it.

[@thomasripley1548]

Yes he wrote this about a time when he was on LA. Working in a piano bar.........

[@courtney.throckmorton.author]

Saw him in concert in December. He's amazing!

[@wesleytom1283]

"they're sharing a drink they call loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone" Genius storytelling

[@lenandtamaraevans]

All through the song he’s signing the song for the man at the start. No words just melody.